Newspapers join fundraising efforts to boost Milton ReStore

Habitat ReStore

The Milton Canadian Champion and InsideHalton.com— sisters to The Independent & Free Press & The IFP.ca— are joining the fundraising efforts for the Milton ReStore after vandal(s) stole a computer and a wall was spray painted over the weekend.

The Habitat for Humanity store’s grand opening on Saturday was overshadowed when someone broke in overnight Sunday, damaging items and leaving the smug message ‘get an alarm’ spray-painted in red across a wall.

The store raises funds for Habitat projects by selling new and used home products and building supplies at up to 75 per cent off retail prices.

In the wake of the break-in, the Milton business community, including The Champion, has joined together to raise funds for the vandalized store.

The Champion has launched a campaign online to help in the effort with a goal of raising $1,000 for the ReStore. Go to http://www.insidehalton.com/community-story/4572050-champion-joins-fundraising-efforts-to-boost-milton-restore/

“This is a senseless and terrible crime against a non-profit and we’re happy to be help by providing a simple and easy way for people to donate,” said the Champion’s Director of Advertising Katy Letourneau.

Robert Duvall of RDC Networks said earlier this week his company would donate a computer to replace the one that was swiped.

Troy Newton of Troy’s Diner has said he will also be donating $500 to the ReStore and challenged other businesses to do the same.

All proceeds of donations received through the campaign will go towards the Milton ReStore located at 25 Brown St.